Mammoth Lakes Community Update: February 24, 2023
Be Prepared for Heavy Snow and Blizzard Conditions
- National Weather Service Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning and Avalanche Warning for Mono County and the Town of Mammoth Lakes through 4:00am Sunday, February 26, 2023.
- Total snow accumulations of 10 to 30 inches, except 2 to 4 feet above 7,000 feet, with gusting winds as high as 75 mph in the Sierra with 50 mph in valley locations is forecast. There’s still a lot of moisture on radar that is working in from the west, probably slower than originally forecast. Still looking at moderate to heavy snowfall rates through this evening, becoming more light to occasionally moderate during the day Saturday. Still a pretty good bet for an additional 8-14″ through this evening (in town 7900′ elevation) with another 4-8″ overnight into tomorrow. Just taking a little longer. Winds will blow the snow around a lot, drifting, low visibility.
- Travel during the winter storm could be very difficult to impossible. Travel along US 395 and Highway 6 through Mono County and points south could be greatly impacted due to blowing snow and near whiteout conditions.
- All vehicles, including those with four-wheel drive or snow tires, should carry chains when traveling in snowy weather. Highway/Road signs and the QuickMap site will indicate when chains are required, and drivers must stop and install chains.
- Winter Storm Resources:
Town Council Meeting Agenda Items – March 1, 2023
- Recognition of Police Officer Daniel Hansen for a 15-year anniversary award.
- Staff Presentations: Update on Reds Meadow Road Project, Quarterly Presentation by Airport Team – Winter 2022, and Quarterly TOT Enforcement Update – Second Quarter FY22-23.
- Approve Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Inyo National Forest Designating Town of Mammoth Lakes as a Cooperating Agency for Over-Snow Vehicle (OSV) Planning Efforts under Subpart C of the Travel Management Rule.
- Agreements with Mammoth Unified School District (MUSD) and Mono County Office of Education (MCOE) to extend use of the Ice Rink Site and to convert the site to a Community Pickleball and Multi-Use Complex.
- Agreement with AllSport America, Inc. for the installation of a Sport Court Modular Overlay Surface on Community Tennis Courts 5/6 and the installation of 6 regulation Pickleball Courts on the existing ice rink site.
- Presentation on budget performance through the second quarter of FY2022-23 and approval of Budget Amendments.
- View the March 1, 2023 Town Council Meeting Agenda.
Mono County Terminates COVID-19 Local Emergency and Rescinds Local Public Health Order
The Mono County Board of Supervisors adopted a Resolution to terminate the local COVID-19 emergency on February 28, 2023. In addition, Dr. Caryn Slack, Mono County Public Health Officer, plans to rescind her Local COVID-19 Public Health Order effective the same day. Mono County residents and visitors are encouraged to continue testing for COVID-19, and to keep up with their COVID-19 vaccinations through their primary care physician. Beginning April 2023, Mono County Public Health will transition from COVID-19 testing and vaccination community clinics to appointment-based services for eligible residents and visitors in Bridgeport and in Mammoth Lakes at the Mono County Civic Center.
Parks and Recreation Spring Registration Opens February 27, 2023
Spring Registration will open at 9am on Monday, February 27 and includes Gymnastics, Spring Bike Squad, NEW Little Rec’ers and more. Click here for details and to learn more about our spring menu. Don’t miss out!
2023 July 4 Parade Planning is Underway
The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce Annual 4th of July Parade is taking place on Tuesday, July 4 at 11am along Old Mammoth Road and Main Street. If you are looking for ways to get involved and have fun at the same time, contact the Chamber today!
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(From Town of Mammoth Lakes)
